CIA ends publication of its popular World Factbook reference tool (opens in new tab)

(apnews.com)

14 pointsprawn1mo ago3 comments

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Discussion (118 points, 91 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46891794

facts and data are no longer needed in the big 26.

If there are no facts, everything becomes a matter of opinion. If it's opinions, then the bosses' is better than yours. Getting rid of facts is important to bullies.

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gnabgib1mo ago

Discussion (118 points, 91 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=46891794

ramuel1mo ago

facts and data are no longer needed in the big 26.

bediger40001mo ago

If there are no facts, everything becomes a matter of opinion. If it's opinions, then the bosses' is better than yours. Getting rid of facts is important to bullies.

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